Simplecom EC318 PCI-e x4 to USB 3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps USB-C Expansion Card

EC318 is a PCI Express to SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps expansion card features USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C interface. This expansion card supports data transfer rate up to 20Gbps and provides enough bandwidth for fast portable SSD storage devices.

Designed for PCI-e 3.0 and above version, this PCI-e card is applicable to most PCs with PCI-e interface (PCI-e x4 x8 or x16) on the motherboard. It works up to 20Gbps for data transfer when connecting to USB 3.2 Gen2x2 compliant peripherals, while maintaining compatibility with existing USB peripheral devices.

EC318 is also backwards compatible with pervious USB version and supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) for enhanced performance. This card is an ideal choice for external storage devices, HD webcam, video capture devices, and more. The card draws power from the PCI-e slot on host computer with SATA power connector for additional power.

Features
Expands your desktop PC to one USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 port
SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps
PCI Express 3.0 x4 lanes (also works on x8 or x16 lanes)
Compliant with PCI Express Specification 3.0
Compliant with USB 3.2 Specification Rev. 1.0, Intel xHCI Specification 1.2
Compliant with USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) Specification 1.0
LED indicator for power and connection status
Includes low profile slot cover for supporting low profile cases
Plug and play, no driver required

Specifications
Bus: PCI Express 3.0 x4 lanes
Interface: 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2x2)
Controller: ASM3242 and ASM1541 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 controllers
Speed Support: SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps/10Gbps/5Gbps, HiSpeed USB 480Mbps
Power Source: Powered by PCI-e slot, SATA Power Connector for additional power
USB Power Output: 5V3A max
Supported System: Windows 8 and above

Important Note
EC318 does not support DP Alt Mode or USB Power Delivery.
Windows 7 is not supported.
EC318 is designed for PCI-e 3.0 interface. In order to get full speed of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, please use a PCI-e slot based on PCI Express 3.0 or above version on your motherboard.
The actual data transfer speed may be limited by the connected USB device, please check your USB device for max supported speed.
Thunderbolt 3 device is supported but only compatible with 10Gbps data transfer rate.

Package Contents
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 1-Port PCIe x4 Card
1x low profile bracket

Delivery and Service

We send all shipments through Australia Post or by road freight courier services.
All goods are dispatched the next working day after your payment is received so you will receive your order quickly.

Our warehousing and dispatch systems combined with courier and eParcel (Australia Parcel Post) agreements ensure a speedy dispatch and delivery.
Our systems automatically keep buyers informed of order status and delivery tracking at every step, greatly increasing our customers sense of security in the entire process. Free Shipping  items may have a shipping fee applied to some postcodes depending on the products and destination. See the cart checkout page for the final price to your destination.

We are unable to guarantee a delivery on any specific dates or times as this is not
something our delivery partners would be able to guarantee neither.

Due to ongoing COVID restrictions being placed in different states and natural disasters from time to time, delivery time frames can be affected and your patience in these cases is appreciated.

Undeliverable Packages

In the unlikely event that your parcel is returned to us, our customer service
representative will contact you via email.

Inaccurate address

If there are any address discrepancies with your order the product is returned to us, a customer care team member will be in touch. A re-delivery cost will occur for any products that are returned to us.

Unsuccessful Delivery Attempt:

If no one is present when the order arrives and it is being delivered by Australia Post, a notification will be left in the mailbox for you to pick up your parcel in your local Post Office. If your item is delivered by Aramex or Allied Express, the arrangement will be made in advance to ensure your item arrive at your door at your convenience. A re-delivery cost will occur if you are not home at the arranged time.

Rejected by Receiver: 

If your item is a gift, please ensure the receiver knows about it to avoid parcel rejection. A re-delivery cost will occur if the parcel has to be resent.The expected time delivery given by each courier is for reference only. Delivery might take longer than expected due to various reasons. If you do not receive your item within 10 business days, please contact our customer service team. Pick up or arranging your own courier is not available at our warehouse to ensure our distribution centre can dispatch all goods efficiently at all times.

UNDELIVERABLE POSTCODES: 

Due to the limited access of our carriers, there are certain postcodes that we are unable to deliver to. Please refer to the list below for more details.
All items

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Bulky items:

Please kindly contact your account executive for more information if you need the item to be delivered to the remote areas to ensure your order could be processed
successfully if the extra postage can not be obtained by the postage query bar.

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